Staff Optical Engineer - AI&T, Space Imaging

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company seeking a Staff Optical Engineer - AI&T, Space Imaging to focus on assembly, integration, and testing of novel optical systems. The successful candidate will work with an interdisciplinary technical team to own procurement, optical assembly, integration, and test activities.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Physics/Astronomy required with a concentration in Optics
• 5+ years of experience with complex opto-mechanical systems, performing optical assembly, integration, and testing in the workforce
• Strong experience on free space optical systems integration and development for a space or airborne environment
• Knowledge of how electro-optical systems are specified, developed, manufactured, and tested
• Experience with optical tolerancing, lens manufacturing methods, and drawing standards
• Knowledge and experience laboratory testing including optical component testing experience (spectral transmission, interferometry, etc.), optical system alignment, and testing (EE, MTF, PSF, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in the integration, test, and performance requirements verification and validation of optical systems
• Experience in prototype and production development, including requirements validation
• Experience with optical design and analysis software (Zemax or CODE V)
• Data analysis proficiency in Matlab, Python, or similar
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan